Season 5 of The Fosters was announced[1] on January 10, 2017. There was a total of 22 episodes, along with a special 3-night series finale event starting on June 4. The new season premiered on July 11, 2017.
On January 3, 2018, it was announced that this would be the last season of the show[2].
Cast[]
- David Lambert as Brandon Foster (22/22)
- Maia Mitchell as Callie Adams Foster (22/22)
- Cierra Ramirez as Mariana Adams Foster (22/22)
- Teri Polo as Stef Adams Foster (22/22)
- Sherri Saum as Lena Adams Foster (22/22)
- Noah Centineo as Jesus Adams Foster (19/22)
- Hayden Byerly as Jude Adams Foster (18/22)
Characters who have appeared in five more more episodes.
- Lisseth Chavez as Ximena Sinfuego (18/22)
- Meg DeLacy as Grace Mullen (17/22)
- Amanda Leighton as Emma Kurtzman (16/22)
- Elliot Fletcher as Aaron Baker (14/22)
- Christopher Meyer as Logan Bayfield (12/22)
- Nandy Martin as Poppy Sinfuego (12/22)
- Izabela Vidovic as Taylor Shaw (11/22)
- Kristen Ariza as Tess Bayfield (9/22)
- Kalama Epstein as Noah Walker (9/22)
- Nia Peeples as Susan Mullen (9/22)
- Jordan Rodrigues as Mat Tan (8/22)
- Reggie Austin as Dean Bayfield (7/22)
- Brandon Quinn as Gabe Duncroft (7/22)
- Alex Saxon as Wyatt Casey (7/22)
- Danny Nucci as Mike Foster (6/22)
- Jared Ward as Drew Turner (6/22)
- Nick Fink as Shawn (6/22)
- Chris McGarry as Allen (6/22)
- Tyler Alvarez as Declan Rivers (6/22)
- Alexandra Barreto as Ana Gutierrez (5/22)
- Tom Williamson as AJ Hensdale (5/22)
- Michael Traynor as Craig (5/22)
Episodes[]
5A[]
# | Image | Title | First aired | |||||
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1 | Resist | July 11, 2017 | ||||||
In the season premiere, Stef frantically searches for Callie after she offers to help Diamond, thinking she has nothing to lose after accepting the plea deal. Struggling with his TBI, Jesus unleashes his anger after discovering Brandon helped Emma with a deeply personal decision. With Mariana leading the charge, protests continue over Anchor Beach Charter’s privatization. | ||||||||
2 | Exterminate Her | July 18, 2017 | ||||||
Callie gets control of her life and starts auditing art classes at a local college. Jesus distances himself from Mariana and Brandon so he can build his treehouse with Gabe alone. Jude and Mariana get involved with the school’s newspaper to spread the word about the impending privatization. The Fosters get a new neighbor that has history with Stef. | ||||||||
3 | Contact | July 25, 2017 | ||||||
Callie and Aaron go on their first official date. Mariana and Jude spearhead an underground school newspaper. Noah and Jude question their compatibility, while Brandon and Grace take their relationship to the next level. The moms have their new neighbors over for a family dinner party. | ||||||||
4 | Too Fast, Too Furious | August 1, 2017 | ||||||
Callie and Aaron discuss taking their relationship to the next level. Jesus confronts Lena (and Stef) regarding Lena saying she was afraid of Jesus (the violent effects of his TBI). Brandon and Jesus have a verbal and physical fight. Mariana finds fulfillment training with the Latina derby team. Brandon’s new girlfriend Grace catches him playing hero to his ex-girlfriend Courtney. | ||||||||
5 | Telling | August 8, 2017 | ||||||
The Fosters kids attend a party at the Derby warehouse, but things escalate quickly when the cops show up. Lena struggles when Stef starts to become obsessed with an ongoing case at work, meanwhile Brandon’s relationship with Grace is put into jeopardy with Courtney back in his life. | ||||||||
6 | Welcome to the Jungler | August 15, 2017 | ||||||
Callie is torn with turning over a new leaf or supporting a cause that means a lot to her, while Jude and Taylor begin making gaming videos that earn them unwanted notoriety. Stef makes major headway in her case. Meanwhile, Jesus explodes with anger after Lena decides to take him to a special hospital because he keeps breaking their rules. | ||||||||
7 | Chasing Waterfalls | August 22, 2017 | ||||||
Lena’s parents are back in town for a visit, while Callie and Aaron get closer than ever before. Mariana tries to get closer to Logan, but it backfires when his girlfriend catches wind of it. | ||||||||
8 | Engaged | August 29, 2017 | ||||||
Brandon throws a party which turns south when secrets are revealed. Mariana and Jude try to convince the students to vote against their school going private. | ||||||||
9 | Prom | September 5, 2017 | ||||||
Mariana throws an alternative prom at the Derby warehouse, Brandon asks Grace to the prom and learns it may be his last night with her. |
5B[]
# | Image | Title | First aired | |||||
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10 | Sanctuary | January 9, 2018 | ||||||
Ximena and Callie are still in the church seeking sanctuary from ICE and the Adams Fosters offer support to the Sinfuego family as they struggle with their immigration status. | ||||||||
11 | Invisible | January 16, 2018 | ||||||
Callie helps to make Ximena's fight visible; Brandon and Grace struggle to be intimate despite knowing her diagnosis; multiple suitors suddenly court Mariana. | ||||||||
12 | Hashtag IWasMadeInAmerica | January 23, 2018 | ||||||
Callie and her friends create buzz for Ximena's plight at an anti-immigration rally; an unlikely source offers a key piece of evidence that may help save Anchor Beach from going private; the family celebrates Stef's birthday. | ||||||||
13 | Line in the Sand | January 30, 2018 | ||||||
Brandon and Grace's ultimate senior prank ends up going a little too far; Mariana and Mat make a big decision about the future of their relationship. | ||||||||
14 | Scars | February 6, 2018 | ||||||
Callie receives a surprising tip from an unexpected source; Jude tries to calm Noah's fears about his budding relationship with fellow gamer Declan. | ||||||||
15 | Mother's Day | February 13, 2018 | ||||||
Stef's mother comes to visit and helps Stef cope with a tough time; Callie and Jude grapple with the memory of their biological mother. | ||||||||
16 | Giving Up the Ghost | February 27, 2018 | ||||||
Stef confronts her demons and finally comes clean to Lena about what has been troubling her; Mariana and Emma go head to head, putting Poppy and Jesus in an awkward position. | ||||||||
17 | Makeover | March 6, 2018 | ||||||
Callie speaks on a panel about Ximena's struggle and realizes she may have a passion for something other than art; Mariana has two amazing dates and can't decide who she likes more. | ||||||||
18 | Just Say Yes | March 13, 2018 | ||||||
Brandon and Grace go on a road trip and discover a lot about each other; Mariana and Emma vie for a competitive internship; Stef and Lena go on a couples retreat to reconnect. | ||||||||
19 | Many Roads | March 13, 2018 | ||||||
It's graduation day for Callie and Brandon, but after some shocking news, the family wonders whether they will make it to the ceremony. |
5C[]
# | Image | Title | First aired | |
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20 | Meet the Fosters | June 4, 2018 | ||
The Adams Fosters comes together for some major celebrations. | ||||
21 | Turks & Caicos | June 5, 2018 | ||
The family travels to Turks & Caicos for Brandon and Eliza’s wedding where they find themselves at odds with their future in-laws, meanwhile when Brandon and Eliza find themselves butting heads, Brandon turns to the person who knows him best. | ||||
22 | Where the Heart Is | June 6, 2018 | ||
After a turbulent few days in Turks & Caicos, the family starts to question if the wedding will actually take place. The moms make a huge decision that will change the family forever. |
Trivia[]
- Danny Nucci is only credited for episodes he appears in.